By providing programs and facilities for the shooting sports, the DNR will help ensure the future of hunting, shooting and outdoor conservation for generations to come. Target shooting is a lifetime sport that families can enjoy together and is one of the safest activities available today.

In addition, target shooting teaches the fundamental marksmanship skills required for hunting and provides multiple avenues for families to get involved in hunting and other outdoor pursuits.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Iowa DNR Shooting Sports Archery and Shooting Range Grant ProgramThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources created the Shooting Sports Program Grant in 2012 to encourage the development and improvement of shooting ranges throughout Iowa. The grant program supports the Department’s Hunter Education Program, encourages hunters to become more proficient with firearms and archery equipment, promotes safe hunting and shooting practices, provides Iowa residents with safe shooting areas and supports law enforcement training.

The Department provides grant funds annually as available from the Trust Fund (license sales) and federal dollars (Pittman/Robertson Act); granting or denying funds is at the discretion of the Department. All partnerships, leases, and cooperative ventures entered into are granted according to law and to the rules and regulations of the Department and the Natural Resource Commission.

Shooting Range Grant Program Goals: (1) Developing ranges in areas of the state where the need for public shooting facilities is greatest; (2) Providing an environment for public enjoyment and expansion of the shooting sports that emphasizes safety, hunter and shooter education, firearms and archery public safety training, plus recruitment of junior shooters; (3) Ensuring all ranges are operated in a safe, sound manner that promotes environmental stewardship and positive community relations.

Iowa High School and SCTP Target Incentive ProgramIn partnership with Midway USA Foundation, Inc. the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program, Inc. and Iowa Department of Natural Resources are proud to announce the Target Incentive Program (TIP). The TIP program is designed to help both school and club based competitive clay target programs raise money and establish a perpetual trust fund from which teams can draw from. The TIP program creates a simple, straightforward way for local programs to establish and contribute to a fund to help support their teams for the future.